Stalk Inf on Twitter

Mr. Sarcasm, a.k.a. Inf, is now on Twitter. He felt it was the most convenient forum for his groupies to stalk his every move. Stated Inf, “My wives refuse to dust and organize my records. I think I can dig up some dark-skinned ‘interns’ on Twitter.”

Just be sure when you solicit him, it’s in 140 characters or less:
http://twitter.com/infonetic

P.S. – The first 10 people to follow Inf on Twitter will receive a free digital copy of his album The Go Round. Just send him a tweet that says, “Smee Again!” and he’ll get you hooked up.

Pax & Pry – “B(ack) Again” Music Video

Pax & Pry pull another trick outta their collective sleeve with this new video for “B(ack) Again.” The track is off their debut album A Day at the Office, which had a limited pressing of 300 vinyl units. All the records are hand-numbered in the Netherlands with love, and I have a handful left of the import for only $14.99. Buy it while you still can!

Pax & Pry – “B(ack) Again”

Skiggy Rapz & Inf – Press Reviews

Skiggy Rapz and Inf have been tearing up the press circuit with their latest albums. Here’s what a few of the critics are saying:

Inf – “The Go Round”

$9.99 MP3 – $11.99 CD – iTunes

“A brief but spectacular instrumental hip-hop record that recalls DJ Shadow, Madlib and RJD2 at their best.”
— Treble

“I haven’t heard stuff this good since the heyday of RJD2.”
— Aiding & Abetting

“Soundtrack for summer anyone.”
— Losing Today

Skiggy Rapz -
“Bang To The Boogie EP”

$7.99 MP3 – $8.99 CD – iTunes

“Skiggy has crafted an EP worth hearing not just by open-minded hip-hop heads but fans of music in general. His blending of genres, up-beat rhythms, and sing-along hooks are sure to catch the attention of listeners the world over.”
— Potholes In My Blog

“the Netherlands answer to the Beastie Boys”
— Smother Magazine

“This is by far the best album of 2009 to date”
— D-Mitch

P.O.S. – “Purexed” Video

I’ve been playing this track a lot the past few weeks, and I wanted to share. This one takes me back to when I was younger and got really excited to see any live show I could find a ticket to.

The video also makes me nostalgic for a Midwest winter. The 70+ consecutive days with triple-digital temperatures here in Austin has me itching to find some cold. I look good in layers.

P.O.S. – “Purexed” (from the album Never Better)

Skiggy Rapz Live on 3FM Radio

Yesterday, Skiggy Rapz was a guest at the Giel Beelen show show on 3FM (Dutch National Radio).

Broadcasting live at 8:15 in the morning, Skiggy proves that not all rappers are lazy. I have admit, I would have been sleeping…

His single “Today” was performed live with his band, plus they covered a song in the Mega Top 50, as required by 3FM. I know covering hit songs can sometimes be a bit cheesy, but they made this a real fun one. Check it out:

Skiggy Rapz – “Today” — Purchase the CD or Digital Single

Skiggy Rapz – “The World We Live In” (The Killers / Coldplay cover medley)

Beyond Race Magazine: Skiggy Rapz Review

Skiggy Rapz proves that there is a way to release a rap disk that is both fun and full of substance. When the Dutch rapper, singer and producer spits about clothes, cars, or posers in the rap game, it’s not a way to boost his own image but rather it is in jest.

“On Runnin’ Outta of Sole,” he raps “I’m a writer but Skiggy ain’t no rider, drive a fast car? I don’t even have a license.” Rapz flow is impressive, shooting out words in sticatto form, never missing a beat. Even if you can’t understand a single word he is saying, Rapz is good at slowing down in time for catchy hooks and choruses that make you want to sing along.

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The EP is available now on iTunes, and in the Beats Broke store.

New Album Out? YaDamnSkippy! (BRK-5)

June has been a rollercoaster of a month for us.

First, we re-released Skiggy Rapz “Bang To The Boogie EP” after a sample clearance mess on his original single for “Today” (June 9). Then, we hit you with Inf’s infstrumental gem “The Go Round” (June 16). Since we weren’t sleeping much, for some reason we thought it’d be a good idea to release a third consecutive album in the month of June. 

Without further ado, we bring you our fifth catalog release “Vital Function” by YaDamnSkippy! (June 23).

Back in the day, YaDamnSkippy! use to be in a group with Inf called Double Helix. After changing their name to Monotypes, they released an album and broke up.

While we’re still hoping for a reunion, this digital-only solo debut by YDS! will satisfy you until then. It features production from Sense, Arts The Beatdoctor, and Inf – and is on-sale for the low price of $7.99!

“Vital Function” is also available at your favorite digital retailer spots like iTunes, Amazon, and Rhapsody.

As a fun added bonus, the first 5 people to email info@beatsbroke.com with the subject line “Vital Function” will receive a free digital copy of the album!

The game is afoot.

Skiggy Rapz “Today” Video Premier + Album On-Sale Now!

Skiggy Rapz “Bang to the Boogie EP” is back on-sale, and available now!

In celebration of the album release, it is with great honor I premier the new music video for “Today” (ft. Tienus). This is the first video for Beats Broke, so it holds a special place in our heart. It is a beautiful video for the summer. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Purchase the “Today” single online at itunes.com/skiggyrapz.

Purchase the “Bang to the Boogie EP” CD online here at beatsbroke.com and over in Europe at skiggy.com.

Inf – “The Go Round” (Available Now!)

It’s with great pride that we present to you Inf’s debut solo infstrumental album entitled The Go Round. The album contains 18 of the most mind-numbing loops and grooves known to the business. However, you must show caution. Its creator, Inf, incurred an intense seizure during production of this impressive display.

Featured on the record are Austin actors Elizabeth Cobbe and José Villarreal (who you may know as “Officer Roldan” from Season 3 of Prison Break on FOX).

The CD ($11.99 USD) comes in an 18 pt. recycled digipak case, and the digital version ($9.99 USD) is delivered as high quality (320 kbps) DRM-free MP3s. As an added bonus, use the discount code “seizure” for $2.00 off the purchase of either format until June 30th.

The album is also available in your favorite digital shops, such as:
iTunes -  $9.99
Amazon – $8.99
Rhapsody – $9.99
lala -$7.49

If you are a retail shop, contact us or Painted Dog for distribution requests.

Thanks,
-Ryan

Austinist Interview / Fat Caddy Strikes Back

Yesterday morning the Austinist posted a nice label profile on Beats Broke. As the press often love to do, they highlighted a bit of self-created controversy between Beats Broke and fellow Austin label Fat Caddy Records.

This morning, I discover that Jon over at Fat Caddy (seen above practicing his Kung-Fu skills) rammed some more coal into the engine of the PR train by creating a Scottie Pippen t-shirt (again, to catch you up to speed, I claimed Fat Caddy to be “the Scottie Pippen to our Michael Jordan”). The t-shirt is limited to only 36 prints, and you can pick one up for only $15. Touché!

Jon didn’t just stop there, as he landed a hit below the belt by calling me a “skinny-hipster-ass“. Looks like Fat Catty Caddy strikes again. HEYO!

When will this online “rivelry” of self-promotion end? Only time can tell. How will it end? Hopefully in a public makeout session, à la 50 Cent and The Game. I’ll bring the Blistex.